late 18th/early 19th century, comprising: faceted ovoid example with brass and mother of pearl inlay, brass handle, escutcheon, and monogram plate, hinged lid over void interior, 5 x 5-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; rectangular form, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, brass escutcheon, ivory veneered interior rim and ball feet, 4 x 4-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, rectangular example purchased from Churchill Galleries, Charlotte, North Carolina 1997 for $779.10; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
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According to consignor notes, rectangular example purchased from Churchill Galleries, Charlotte, North Carolina 1997 for $779.10; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
surface dirt, scattered cracks, losses, and some patches to veneers, losses to interior linings; one ball foot detached but present